CWS Soap Works
Introduction
The photograph on this page of CWS Soap Works by Chris Bell as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Chris Bell Taken: 1 Apr 2000
The Co-operative wholesale society built their Soap works around 1908 adjacent to the site of the CWS flour mill. This building was an early example of reinforced concrete construction and it was with some regret that it was demolished to make way for housing in 2000.
Image Location
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